City College sued by rape victim
Chris Cadelago
Issue date: 11/30/05 Section: News
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The claim criticizes the college for the apparent disconnect between its security office and the local police department.
"The Santa Barbara Police Department advised the SBCC security personnel of the sexual assault/attempted rape and description of the attacker and the truck.
[The] Defendants failed to take any reasonable efforts or measures to investigate the information provided by the SB Police Department," the claim states.
Deacon's attorney Gregory Phillips said he was not at liberty to discuss the case in any detail, but did say he would be more comfortable talking if the claim where further down the legal pipeline.
"The claim speaks for itself," Phillips said. "At this point we can't mention how much we are asking for or whether we prefer a settlement or trial."
Deacon is seeking at least $25,000 in punitive and monetary damages for personal injury suffered, hospital and medical expenses, and loss of earnings.
As of press deadline Monday morning, City College attorney Rick Hardin could not be reached for comment on the claim. Attempts to contact him at his downtown Santa Barbara office went unreturned. Romo did say he directed his council and City College staff to bunt over all questions concerning the claim to him.
"I don't like not talking in this situation but it's the wisest decision we can make right now," Romo said, on the fact that the college has not offered a refutation.
Romo did want to stress to students and the community that the college and its staff takes crime prevention on campus serious.
"Our security team is dedicated; our staff is committed and we will make sure it stays that way," Romo said.
Judge Denise de Bellefeuille has been assigned the case. Judge Clifford Anderson delivered the sentence in Kafatia's previous trial.
A case management conference is scheduled for March 9, 2006.
"The Santa Barbara Police Department advised the SBCC security personnel of the sexual assault/attempted rape and description of the attacker and the truck.
[The] Defendants failed to take any reasonable efforts or measures to investigate the information provided by the SB Police Department," the claim states.
Deacon's attorney Gregory Phillips said he was not at liberty to discuss the case in any detail, but did say he would be more comfortable talking if the claim where further down the legal pipeline.
"The claim speaks for itself," Phillips said. "At this point we can't mention how much we are asking for or whether we prefer a settlement or trial."
Deacon is seeking at least $25,000 in punitive and monetary damages for personal injury suffered, hospital and medical expenses, and loss of earnings.
As of press deadline Monday morning, City College attorney Rick Hardin could not be reached for comment on the claim. Attempts to contact him at his downtown Santa Barbara office went unreturned. Romo did say he directed his council and City College staff to bunt over all questions concerning the claim to him.
"I don't like not talking in this situation but it's the wisest decision we can make right now," Romo said, on the fact that the college has not offered a refutation.
Romo did want to stress to students and the community that the college and its staff takes crime prevention on campus serious.
"Our security team is dedicated; our staff is committed and we will make sure it stays that way," Romo said.
Judge Denise de Bellefeuille has been assigned the case. Judge Clifford Anderson delivered the sentence in Kafatia's previous trial.
A case management conference is scheduled for March 9, 2006.
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